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In that somewhat Brille is at first subject to being just another prisoner and when he finds Hannaitje stealing he uses this and turns the tables. "The teacher becomes the student" type thing

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The irony in the prisoner who wore glasses was that his vision was actually very poor, and he didn't wear them to read or see better. Rather, he needed them as a fire starter - he used the lenses to focus sunlight and ignite his surroundings, showing that appearances can be deceiving.

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